95 FEB 27.doc CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
Informal PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 27, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
Chairman Brannen opened the meeting and expressed appreciation for those in attendance.
Commissioners: Bart Gray Jr., Rudy Reid, Kenny Elliott, Lester Piggee, Connie Foster, Leslie Belden, Jim Dornblaser, and Jack Patton were present as well as Chairman Art Brannen.
Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, City Engineer Duane Reel, and City Clerk Lula M. Leonard.
The informal meeting of the Planning Commission consisted of a lengthy discussion regarding a map listed as "First Proposal"
of parcels given consideration for annexation into the City of Jacksonville. (map on file as exhibit "a" of these minutes)
There was general discussion regarding a tour of the properties on
Saturday, 25 February 1995. Cost factors in relation to fire and police protection and drainage control was expressed as a concern by those members present. Construction of fire stations
and accessibility to those already established was also given consideration in choosing definite areas to be recommended to the City Council for annexation.
It was suggested by Commissioner Bart Gray Jr. that control be maintained on either side of major thoroughfares and roadways.
City Engineer Reel suggested that a quarter of a mile be given consideration in said control endeavors.
The consensus of the group was to have City Engineer Reel present a map of areas suggested during the meeting to Mayor Swaim and that the Fire and Police Departments become involved
as needed in cost factor determinations regarding the City of Jacksonville.
City Engineer Reel submitted a list of possible revisions to the Jacksonville Municipal Code.
Chairman Brannen encouraged the group to study the list and be prepared to discuss them at the next meeting. (list on file as exhibit "b" of these minutes)
Commissioner Elliott suggested, after attending an APA meeting in Hot Springs, that a workshop be set including members of the
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
Informal PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 27, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
Planning Commission and the City Council and a representative from the APA. The consensus of the group was to proceed with the workshop.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Brannen adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully,
Lula M. Leonard
Planning Commission Secretary
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
M E M O
There will be an informal meeting of the Planning Commission
following the Regular Meeting on March 13, 1995.
The list submitted by the City Engineer and ANNEXATION PROPOSALS
will be topics of discussion.
Minutes of the Informal Planning Commission of February 27, 1995
are attached.
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